Samuel A. Dickson Award 2023 - Fort Edmonton Foundation

About Samuel A. Dickson

The Samuel A. Dickson Award is presented to a Fort Edmonton Foundation supporter each year.

Mr. Dickson gathered the community together as a Rotarian, member of the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers’ Association, and then as a member of the Edmonton Museum Committee.
It wasn’t until 1965 when Mr. Dickson was 89 years old that the discussion to develop a heritage park was brought to the City Council. In 1967 commitment was granted, in 1969 the Fort Edmonton Historical Foundation was founded, and in May of 1974, the gates to Fort Edmonton Park were opened.

About Samuel A. Dickson Award

This award provides an opportunity for the Foundation to recognize and profile longstanding supporters. These supporters have dedicated their hearts, time, and financial gifts to the development of Fort Edmonton Park and the efforts of the Fort Edmonton Foundation. They are ambassadors and champions- much like Mr. Dickson.
By honouring our donors and supporters with this award we help keep the legacy of Samuel A. Dickson alive.

Nomination Criteria

Would you like to nominate an individual, organization or corporation for the 2023 Samuel A. Dickson Award? Here’s what you need to know:

Nominations will be assessed on the following criteria:

Time commitment and longevity of involvement with Fort Edmonton Foundation

Volunteer contributions

Donations/financial support (philanthropy and/or sponsorship)

Ambassadorship – the individual’s or organization’s ability to promote the brand and mission of Fort Edmonton Foundation and/or influence community support for Fort Edmonton Foundation related projects and activities.

Past nominees will be considered, however, nominees cannot have received the Samuel A. Dickson Award in the previous two years.

Nomination Timeline

Nominations open on September 30, 2023 and close December 31, 2023 at 4pm

Nominations must be submitted using the form below, by email or mail (to the Fort Edmonton Foundation Executive Director by 4:00 pm December 31st. Email address and address can be found at the bottom of this page.

A subcommittee of the Fort Edmonton Foundation Board of Directors will adjudicate nominations and and will vote on the winner at the November board meeting.

The recipient of the award will be notified by the President and Executive Director of the Fort Edmonton Foundation (email date & time received or mail date stamped by December 31, 2023).
Submissions exceeding 250 words will not be considered.
All nominators and nominees will be notified of the results on January 30, 2024
Award will be presented at the Fort Edmonton Foundation’s President Reception in 2024.

See our past Samuel A. Dickson winners here

Samuel A. Dickson Award Nomination Form 2023

Nominator Information

Nominator Name

First Last

Nominator Email(Required)

Nominator Phone Number(Required)

About the Nominee

Nominee Name(Required)

First Last

Nominee Organization

If applicable

Nominee Email(Required)

Nominee Phone Number(Required)

The nominee has given permission for the nominator to submit this nomination:(Required)

Yes

The nominee is one of the following:(Required)

Nominees Contributions to Fort Edmonton Foundation(Required)

Submissions exceeding 250 words will not be considered.

E-mail or mail your written nomination to:
Lori Farquharson-Persaud, Executive Director
Fort Edmonton Foundation

Email:
lfarquharson@edmonton.ca

Mailing Address:
Fort Edmonton Foundation
PO Box 67112 Meadowlark RPO
Edmonton, AB T5R 5Y3